Global ingredient manufacturer firm on hopes for its Chinese business growth

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, remains determined in the Chinese market in terms of its future business growth, after the company introduced its enzyme preparation products 40 years ago, according to a senior company executive.

"We are confident in the future development of our business in China, in investment of fixed assets including technology research and development and manufacturing, and in corporate mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation and attracting talents," said Gan Zhilin, president of Kemin China.

Gan made the remarks during a ceremony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the company's first enzyme preparation product being introduced to the Chinese market. The ceremony was held in its headquarter and research and development center in Zhuhai, Guangdong province.

Kemin first introduced its animal nutrition technology and products into China in 1984, helping promote the development of the country's feed and animal husbandry industry, according to Gan.

"The enzyme preparation product, which helps improve animal nutrition digestion and absorption, has greatly helped drive the development of China's animal feed and aquaculture industry," said Gan.

The US-based company's products and technological services in China ranges from animal nutrition and health, aquaculture, food technologies, human nutrition and health, pet food, and rendering technologies to textile auxiliaries.

"With the increased demand of Chinese people for quality life, food safety, nutrition and health, our business has achieved health development over the years, covering the core links of the entire food chain from farms to dining tables," said Gan.

The company's research and development center, with an investment of 100 million yuan ($13.83 million), was put into operation in Zhuhai in 2020, supporting not only China but also some of the research and development needs of the global market.

"The enzyme preparation solutions would span across more diversified industries, and would be continuously iterated and upgraded to provide customers with high-quality products and services consistently," said Gan.

qiuquanlin@chinadaily.com.cn